Environment Canada has again today issued an air quality alert for the southern half of the East Kootenay, including Cranbrook, Kimberley and South Country areas….
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BC Transit fare changes coming to Cranbrook
BC Transit and the City of Cranbrook are advising customers of an upcoming fare change in the region, effective August 1. This fare change will…
Campfire ban coming to Southeast Fire Centre
Effective at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, July 23, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky…
Ridgemont Water Quality Advisory rescinded
Effective immediately, the City of Fernie has rescinded the Water Quality Advisory issued for the Ridgemont community on July 14. Current testing indicates the water…
Register for Evacuation Notification System
No matter where you live in the East Kootenay, please register for the Evacuation Notification System. Register at www.rdek.bc.ca/ens to be alerted in the event…
By-election candidates named
The final list of candidates nominated for the 2026 ʔaq̓am by-election has been released ahead of the July 30 by-election. The candidates are: Clement, Remus –…
Bull Riding and VAD spice up Invermere weekend
Downtown Invermere was alive Friday night and Saturday (July 17/18) with the return of Bull Riding in the Rockies and Valley Appreciation Day. Hard riding…
Fairmont Airport Fly-in and Open House Sept. 12
The Columbia Valley Airport Society (CVAS) invites members of the public to attend the 2026 Fairmont Hot Springs Airport Fly-In and Open House from 9…
Registration open for Fall Forest and Nature School Programs
Wildsight is inviting families and young explorers to reconnect with the outdoors this fall through its Forest and Nature School programs, where learning is intertwined…
Evacuation Alerts for Kimberley and St. Mary Lake area
The City of Kimberley and Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) have issued two Evacuation Alerts this evening due to separate wildfires. An Evacuation Alert…